Whether it's your first photography session or one-hundredth, we realize it’s an
overwhelming experience!
Here’s what you can expect from a session with Jessica Osber Photography:
Step One: You’ve booked!
You’ve sent in your deposit and we’re excited to meet
you. Our team will send you some guidance to help
you prepare for the shoot including some “homework”
questions that help us all align on your goals. Don’t
worry. They don’t take long and there’s no math
involved.
You’ve sent in your deposit and we’re excited to meet you. Our team will send you some guidance to help you prepare for the shoot including some “homework” questions that help us all align on your goals. Don’t
worry. They don’t take long and there’s no math involved.
Step Two: Get to Session
Our studio is easily reached by subway via the Franklin
Ave 2,3,4,5,A,C, and S trains. We’re also a short
uber/taxi away from everywhere in NYC. When you
arrive, our team will help you unpack, offer you a
beverage or a snack if you want one, and will play
some music we can jam to. Feel free to make a
playlist!
Our studio is easily reached by subway via the Franklin Ave 2,3,4,5,A,C, and S trains. We’re also a short uber/taxi away from everywhere in NYC. When you arrive, our team will help you unpack, offer you a beverage or a snack if you want one, and will play some music we can jam to. Feel free to make a playlist!
Step Three: Setting Up
Before the shoot begins, you and Jess will look
through your wardrobe and discuss your goals. The
process is collaborative and helps give Jess an
understanding of how to best capture you. You will
then have a brief consultation with the makeup artist
who will listen to your needs and we’ll get started.
Before the shoot begins, you and Jess will look through your wardrobe and discuss your goals. The process is collaborative and helps give Jess an understanding of how to best capture you. You will then have a brief consultation with the makeup artist who will listen to your needs and we’ll get started.
Step Four: We're Rolling
It’s time to shoot! We will try to forget the cameras are
there, but will periodically check the monitor to ensure
we’re meeting your goals. If you want to make any
tweaks, Jess believes in a style that is both planned
and spontaneous. You will feel like the whole team has
your back and Jess will be coaching you the whole
time. But she knows when to take a step back, let you
drive, and capture the magic in that.
It’s time to shoot! We will try to forget the cameras are there, but will periodically check the monitor to ensure we’re meeting your goals. If you want to make any tweaks, Jess believes in a style that is both planned
and spontaneous. You will feel like the whole team has your back and Jess will be coaching you the whole time. But she knows when to take a step back, let you drive, and capture the magic in that.
Step Five: After the Shoot
Jessica and the team will process the hundreds of
photos from your shoot and send you the very best
options. All photos will be color corrected and
uploaded to an easily accessible online gallery with
downloadable jpegs. If your package includes
retouches, we’ll ask you to identify which photos you’d
like us to work on further.
Jessica and the team will process the hundreds of photos from your shoot and send you the very best options. All photos will be color corrected and uploaded to an easily accessible online gallery with downloadable jpegs. If your package includes retouches, we’ll ask you to identify which photos you’d
like us to work on further.
The Next Session
Now that you’re a member of the Jessica Osber
Photography crew, you qualify for the returning client
discount! That means that it’s easy to come in and
update your headshot portfolio whenever you need to!
Now that you’re a member of the Jessica Osber Photography crew, you qualify for the returning client discount! That means that it’s easy to come in and update your headshot portfolio whenever you need to!
"the headshots did magic. I am now signed with ERIS Talent Agency and being represented by the Vice President of the agency. "
Cedric Benjamin
"The BEST a headshot session has ever felt. Hands down. My agents love your work. They already sent me their favorites!"
Jami Tennille
"not only a fantastic photographer, but a wonderful human being. It was like chilling with my friends while my picture was being taken! The humanity, depth, and confidence in these photos of me is truly astounding."
Gary Bowman
"They said It perfectly represents me and that they wouldn't change a thing. On top of that, every CD I’ve met with and shown my new headshots loves them as well! I hit the lottery with you!!"
Frankie Marasa 5th
"It's very emboldening to have headshots of this quality. I can't overstate how much it means to me that you caught a bit of who I am. I can really see myself in the shots you took."
Nicholas Lovalvo
Located in the historic and trendy neighorhood of Crown Heights
the jess osber photo studio
We are easily accessible by subway at the Franklin Ave 2,3,4,5, C, and S trains. We are also a short taxi/uber ride from all points in NYC. There is no parking on-site, but street parking is available in the area. There are comfortable places to sit in the lobby and plenty of great coffee shops and restaurants nearby. We are happy to send some of our favorite recommendations! The building is managed by a security guard during the weekdays. The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and Prospect Park is nearby for those looking to make a day out of it!
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frequently asked questions
Fill out our contact form! Once we find a day that works for you, your deposit of $200 will lock in the time and date that we have chosen based on availability. Time slots cannot be reserved before receiving the deposit and they are first come first serve.
Depending on the season, we may be booking weeks to months out. Sometimes we have last-minute openings, so don’t forget to join our mailing list!
Once you book a session, we will send you a document with detailed clothing suggestions, a few “homework” questions that will help get you thinking about what to bring, and suggestions on how to prepare for the weeks leading up to your session.
We will send you a full list of questions that you can fill out and submit to us. They'll get you thinking about what you're looking for out of your headshot session before our shoot day. They will help inform the outfits you bring, narrow down the looks or vibes you want to achieve, and help Jess capture you in the best way.
A look means changing your shirt, the background/atmosphere, and potentially tweaking your hair and makeup. Each look will showcase different types of roles you're capable of so casting can get a sense of your artistic range. Adding and/or removing an outer clothing layer like a blazer or jacket is not considered an additional look.
The short answer is no. After 15 years in the business, we believe having a talented MUA at your shoot is necessary for achieving the best possible results. Our makeup team is well versed on our lighting and style, so they understand which products and techniques are best suited for these conditions. Our artists are wonderful collaborators and will listen to your needs and make any necessary tweaks and changes throughout the entire shoot. They are comfortable with all hair and skin types. Hair/makeup is required for all clients.
Unlike other photographers, we release all the best, un-retouched, and downloadable images as jpegs without a watermark. Your images will be color-corrected but not retouched. We offer complimentary retouches in some of our packages and you are welcome to purchase additional retouches as you need them.
Depending on your package, you will get anywhere from 80 - 300+ selects from the shoot. For our express corporate shoot, you will receive 25-50 selects.
Yes! When you arrive, our team will help you unpack your wardrobe and you will discuss your goals with Jess. You will have the opportunity to communicate the kinds of roles you are targeting and how we can best accomplish your needs. You may also share a selfie of how you normally present yourself on an audition day. This way, the MUA has an understanding of your vibe so you look and feel like yourself on camera.
Our standard delivery is 2 weeks. There are options for 3 Business Day and 24hr rushes for an additional fee. Retouching takes an additional 2-3 weeks as we have many orders and only a small team. All final edits go through Jess before they are sent to our clients. There are rush options for retouching as well.
Because a quality headshot can change the course of your career. You want to be working with a photographer who knows the industry and will provide coaching techniques that result in versatile, professional, and eye-catching headshots. Jess believes no two artists are alike, and customizes her sessions to match the energy and depth of each individual client.
We lead our sessions with open dialogue and collaboration. We encourage you to speak up during the session if you would like to make any changes. Periodically, we will show you how the images are reading on the monitor so you have multiple opportunities to tweak hair/makeup and make sure we're on track with your goals. Because of this, we do not offer reshoots. If you change your look and want to shoot a shorter session, our returning clients always receive 20% off any package
A deposit of $200.00 is required to book a session and is non-refundable. If for some reason you need to change your scheduled time or date, you may do so within 7 days prior to your shoot day, and your deposit will be transferred. You may only transfer the deposit once. Cancellations made after the allotted time will require a new deposit in order to book. We recommend you book out the entire day to eliminate any stressors. Please make sure you alert your agency or job prior to booking your appointment to avoid any hassle later.
For headshots, shooting outdoors is ONLY available for the Ultimate Session and is available April - October, weather permitting. We sometimes mix natural light and studio light in our sessions.
We kindly ask that you respect our wishes to keep every session closed to guests. It's important that you don't feel influenced or distracted by a guest, so we ask that you arrive alone. If your guest would like a private and comfortable place to sit, we would be happy to reserve a conference room for them. There are lots of coffee shops and restaurants nearby and can gladly provide you with a list of recommendations prior to your shoot. ** For kids and teens 15 and under, it is ok if a family member accompanies you.
